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NASEO State Energy Policy, Program,Committee Update – Spring 2016
+About NASEO
Formed by the states in 1986
See also - President Bill Clinton’s video about NASEO’s founding
Membership includes the 56 Governor-designated energy officials from each state and territory, as well as private sector affiliates
Facilitates peer learning across states to improve the effectiveness of energy programs and policies
Serves as a resource for and about State and Territory Energy Offices
Advocates on behalf of the State Energy Offices (SEO) with Congress, federal agencies, and private-sector organizations
Organized through regional and committee structure
+ NASEO Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Chair Robert Jackson, Michigan
Vice-Chair Mark Glick, Hawaii
Treasurer Marion Gold, Rhode Island
Secretary Molly Cripps, Tennessee
Parliamentarian William (Dub) Taylor, Texas
Past Chair Vaughn Clark, Oklahoma
Central Region Representatives Jeff Ackermann, ColoradoPaul Miller, Louisiana
Mid-Atlantic Region Representatives Marisa Slaten, New JerseyTommy Wells, District of Columbia
Midwest Region Representatives Maria Redmond, MichiganTristan Vance, Indiana
Northeast Region Representatives Asa Hopkins, VermontJessie Stratton, Connecticut
Southeast Region Representatives Kelly Smith Burk, FloridaDavid Gipson, Georgia
Western Region Representatives Andrew McAllister, CaliforniaPending
Affiliates’ Co-Chairs Barbara Bauman Tyran, EPRIAnna Pavlova, Schneider Electric
+ NASEO Legislative and Executive
Branch Priorities
U.S. State Energy Program SEP is the ongoing top priority for NASEO, as SEP serves all states’ needs and is
foundational to advancing state-driven energy policies and programs that support new energy technologies, services, and markets
Engage Congress and the Administration to ensure bipartisan supportAppropriations, Legislation, Programs, Regulation
FY’17 Appropriations – House and Senate E&W – $50M SEP, $215M+- WAP; support for DOE-OE’s energy assurance and grid modernization programs; DOE-EERE programs (e.g., solar, buildings, codes, Clean Cities); EIA; EPA’s ENERGY STAR; and USDA’s REAP (see NASEO testimony)
Senate Bipartisan Energy Bill S.2012 – SEP and WAP reauthorization, loan program, code preservation, furnace rule, SAVE-EE for residential mortgages
Advance cooperative programs among states and federal offices across DOE (e.g., EERE, OE, Fossil, EIA), and with other agencies (e.g., USDA, EPA, Interior)
Advance no-regrets regulatory compliance approaches using energy efficiency SEP/WAP FY’17 funding in House bill same as FY’16, other energy areas cut NASEO’s Government Affairs–Staff Expert strategy is working – SEOs in
multiple energy bills/EB actions (e.g., FAST ACT, QER) – but we need your help
+ Committee and Program StructureCommittee/
Program
Co-Chairs NASEO
Regional Program Regional Board Representatives Melissa Savage, Chuck Clinton
Buildings Christian Williss (CO); Laith Younis (CA)Chris Baker, The Weidt Group
Todd Sims
Energy Security David Gipson (GA); Pending Fred Hoover, Jeff Pillon, Shemika Spencer
Financing Jeff Pitkin (NY), Al Christopher (VA) Sandy Fazeli
Fuels and Grid Integration
Dub Taylor (TX), Chris Yunker (HI), Deana Dennis (EPRI)
Fred Hoover, Stephen Goss,Rod Sobin
Government Affairs Robert Jackson (MI) Jeff Genzer, David Terry
Transportation Maria Redmond (WI); Pending (State);Kellen Schefter (EEI)
Cassie Powers
Affiliates Program Barbara Tyran (EPRI), Anna Pavlova (Schneider) Sandy Fazeli
Energy-Environment Program
na Rod Sobin
Task Forces: -Multifamily-ENERGY STAR-Renewables-State Energy Planning-Transition
nananaKristy Manning (MO), Ashley Duckman (AGA)Tristan Vance (IN), Jeff Ackermman (CO)
Sandy FazeliTodd SimsStephen GossMelissa Savage, Sandy FazeliDavid Terry
+ Support for State Energy Offices –
Regional Program and CrosscuttingRegional Program and Peer-to-Peer Support
Facilitate regional coordination among state energy officials and staff Develop multi-state programs to leverage resources Elevate issues and solutions through NASEO Committees Energy Outlook Conference, Annual Meeting, Regional Meetings
One-on-One Assistance Leverage NASEO Staff and Affiliate Member Experts: Planning, Energy
Assurance, Electricity, Financing, Codes, Transportation, State Policies and Programs, Federal Regulations, Environmental
Assist in resolving SEP and other DOE programmatic issues State Energy Director and Senior Staff training in DC
State Energy Planning Tracking and analysis of state plans, expertise on best practices in
state planning and stakeholder processes, data analysis support
Financing and Commercialization (See Financing slide) State Financing Database, Technical Assistance (e.g., QECB, PACE) Loan Program Development, leverage federal agencies (e.g., HUD) Emerging Opportunities (e.g., Green Banks)
+ BuildingsPolicy, Projects, and Assistance
Coordinate with buildings trade and advocacy groups on national policy development (e.g., benchmarking, codes, ZNE, R&D, labeling)
Assist DOE and States in developing national energy codes conference Provide on demand building energy code technical assistance for states Lead monthly building energy code meeting to promote coordination among
national, local, and regional technical assistance providers Lead state-city building energy code initiative with IMT Lead building energy code development state awareness initiative Lead TX residential building energy code field study on compliance Support VA, KY, GA on ESPC project to advance EM&V / emissions plans Support state public facility retrofit efforts (e.g., Energy Services Coalition) Established NASEO ENERGY STAR Task Force, Developed ENERGY STAR Schools
Profiles, Initiated EPA-NASEO ENERGY STAR webinar “tools” series Hosted and facilitated national Residential Building Energy Labeling workshop
Activities Under Development
Zero Net Energy Policy and Program Support Commercial Building Energy Code Support Facilitate National Residential Building Energy Labeling Working Group to harmonize
labeling approaches in the marketplace
+Energy Security
Policy, Projects, and Assistance Facilitate information flow among public and private sectors to address
interdependencies, resiliency, cybersecurity, and emergency response Assist state efforts to address high-priority supply disruptions
Engaged Secretary of Energy to re-establish the Energy Emergency Assurance Coordinators (EEAC) program – resulted in an implementation MOU among DOE, NASEO, NARUC, NEMA, NGA, NCSL (February 2016)
Support SEO’s energy infrastructure data analysis, risk assessment, and decision making capabilities – Risk Assessment Online Library
Worked with DOE to Advance Energy Assurance Grants in FY’17 Budget
Activities Under Development Reinvigorate the EEAC system, identify EEAC contacts, conduct EEAC training Conduct topical and/or regional energy assurance exercises Support DOE in implementing the energy security provisions of the FAST Act, which, in part,
calls upon DOE to increase engagement among States, the oil and natural gas industry, and the Department in developing State and local energy assurance plans; establish routine training programs for key government emergency response positions with the Department and States; and involve States and the oil and natural gas industry in exercise programs
Create a modern reference guide for State Energy Assurance Planning
+ Financing
Policy, Projects, and Assistance
Assist State Energy Offices with the development and use of energy efficiency,
renewables, and energy infrastructure financing (focus on public-private models)
Completed a major update of NASEO’s State financing online database 35 states have revolving loan funds or credit enhancement programs, and nearly every state has
interaction with financing in some way (e.g., PACE, green bank exploration)
32 states + DC have enacted PACE-enabling legislation. Of these, 15 (including DC) have
completed commercial projects. 3 have residential (Florida, California, Missouri)
24 states’ comprehensive energy plans cite financing as an important tool
Developed PACE report on options for States to support and streamline programs
Submitted NASEO recommendations to HUD on FHA guidance
Provide one-on-one financing guidance to State Energy Offices as requested (e.g.,
advisory projects with DC, MD, IL)
Respond to U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and Administration requests about energy
financing activities and needs
Activities Under Development
Engage HUD and USDA to facilitate collaboration with DOE and State Energy Offices
Establish Residential PACE working group to identify best practices and ensure
consumer protection
+ Fuels and Grid Integration
Policy, Projects, and Assistance Share State Energy Office best practices and policy and planning actions in support of
governor and legislature priorities (distinct from regulation) in such areas as: RTO policy input (e.g., renewables, EE, reliability) by facilitating SEO-RTO-PUC
engagement (e.g., PJM – Mid-Atlantic States; New England States) Provide input to State Energy Offices on PUC case intervention Engage national electricity trade associations (EEI, APPA, NRECA) and key state
organizations (NARUC, NASUCA) on “unpacking” value elements of the grid EMAP – Assist MI, NV, and VA in developing comprehensive roadmaps and actions to
address energy infrastructure modernization challenges Facilitate State Energy Office input on QER 1.2
QER 1.2 workshops September 2015 and February 2015; Issues briefing memo (April 2016); NASEO formal QER 1.2 comments June 2016 and comments on QER reports
Solar Energy Policy, Program, and Regulatory Assistance NCSL and NASEO training, tools, and technical assistance program for states Support NREL on strategic solar training and analysis activities for states
Activities Under Development NASEO New England grid initiative (utilizing QER data and analysis) Elevate State Energy Office views on national electricity transmission, distribution,
storage, reliability, demand response and renewables actions (e.g., FERC, DOE, Interior)
+Government Affairs
Monthly Calls, State Input, Board Direction
NASEO Government Affairs Committee monthly calls, led by Jeff Genzer and NASEO’s Chair, inform states, answer questions, seek input
NASEO’s Board sets Policy Goals and Priorities (quarterly meetings, monthly Executive Committee calls)
Engage in all national energy policy areas – supply, demand, fossil, renewables, efficiency, financing, transportation, rural, etc.
Bring a State Energy Office view to development of legislation, Executive Branch actions, regulations, and appropriations
Initiated a NASEO Staff Expert and State Projects strategy in 2012 to elevate State Energy Office activities, capabilities, and priorities with trade and advocacy groups, federal agencies, and Congress
Expanded priority policy and appropriations work includes SEP and WAP, as well as grid modernization, energy assurance, R&DD, financing, renewables, transportation and other key state energy issues
Completed SEP Success Stories Website and materials
Activities Under Development
NASEO State Energy Transition Bipartisan Recommendations NASEO Issues Agenda
+Transportation
Policy, Projects, and Assistance
Share SEO best practices in leveraging CMAQ funds for alternative fuels
Engage national, regional, and local stakeholders to develop innovative financing business models that promote alternative fuel vehicle and infrastructure deployment
Implementing “i-REV” program focused on promoting the use of alternative fuels in emergency management and response plans and processes (July 2015-2017)
Facilitate SEO input on DOE Clean Cities resources and publications
Created the nation’s first EV technical reference manual
Supporting District of Columbia greening the fleet initiative
Supporting NREL on emerging state energy-related transportation issues
Activities Under Development
Elevating new approaches that integrate transportation, community, and multi-family housing planning with the aim of reducing overall energy costs, lowering emissions, and increasing energy efficiency
Greater engagement with DOT and transportation programs TIGER, CMAQ
+Affiliates’ ProgramA robust and engaged network of +60 private-sector partners, including representatives from business, trade associations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, laboratories, and government.
+Energy – Environment Program
“No Regrets” Energy and Air Actions: Long-Term Issue . . . Near-Term Strategy
Facilitating Credit for Energy and Environmental Credit for Voluntary and Privately Delivered Energy Efficiency NASEO engaged with States and ESCO industry on Public Facilities Retrofits . .
. About $6B of private investment annually (total project cost) NASEO developed multi-state ESPC tracking project (e.g., VA, GA, KY) to
leverage broad energy, economic, environmental benefits Support State Energy Office Led National Energy Efficiency Registry NASEO worked with dozens of trade associations and experts to develop
energy efficiency program “pathways” for potential use in state environmental compliance planning efforts
Energy-Air Technical Assistance
NASEO expert assistance available to interested states in adopting and adapting energy efficiency program pathways for potential compliance with existing and future power sector air and water regulations
Extensive Clean Power Plan comments and engagement. NOTE: NASEO has not taken a position on the appropriateness of EPA’s CPP
ASQ – Answers to States Questions online FAQ system launched with ACEEE and RAP. States submit energy-air compliance questions for expert response
3N+ Coordination to facilitate least cost energy-environmental approaches
+
May 12, 2014
Gina McCarthy Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460
Dear Administrator McCarthy:
On behalf of the National Association of Clean Air Agencies, the National Association of
Regulatory Utility Commissioners and the National Association of State Energy Officials, we are
pleased to submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency the attached principles regarding
the use of energy efficiency as a compliance measure under Section 111d of the Clean Air Act. As you know, while our associations may not all agree about other aspects of Section 111d
(including whether it should go forward), we believe that state plans should allow demand side
energy efficiency measures to be considered as a potential option.
Our three organizations have worked diligently over several months to accommodate the states’
various interests, and we believe these principles set forth a road map that is worthy of
consideration.
Please let us know if you and your staff are interested in discussing these matters in more detail.
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Becker Charles Gray David Terry
Executive Director, Executive Director Executive Director National Association of National Association of National Association of
Clean Air Agencies Regulatory Utility Commissioners State Energy Officials
cc: Janet McCabe
Joe Goffman
Ongoing cooperation among
NASEO, the National
Association of Clean Air
Agencies and the National
Association of Regulatory
Utility Commissioners – “3N”
Sector-by-Sector energy
efficiency compliance
development
3N compliance pathways
meeting December 2014
Assist states in developing
energy-air compliance options
utilizing energy efficiency
“3N+” Energy Environmental Cooperation
+Contact Information
• David Terry, Executive Director
• Jeff Genzer, General Counsel
• Donna Brown, Director, Finance and Accounting
• Garth Otto, Manager, Operations and Accounting
• Sandy Fazeli, Senior Program Director, Financing
• Fred Hoover, Senior Program Director, Fuels and Grid
• Melissa Savage, Senior Program Director, SEP; State Policy
• Rod Sobin, Senior Program Director, Energy-Air Policy
• Shemika Spencer, Program Director, Energy Assurance
• Stephen Goss, Program Manager, Fuels and Grid
• Cassie Powers, Program Manager, Transportation
• Todd Sims, Program Manager, Buildings Programs
• Jeff Pillon, Program Director, Energy Assurance
• Charles Clinton, Senior Advisor, Regional Program
• Brian Henderson, Regional Program
• Bill Nesmith, Regional Program
• John Davies, Senior Advisor, Buildings Program
2107 Wilson BlvdSuite 850Arlington, VA 22201Phone: 703.299.8800
www.naseo.org
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